BRITA MAXTRA+ replacement water filter cartridges, compatible with all BRITA jugs -reduce chlorine, limescale and impurities for great taste - 6 Count (Pack of 1)

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Most water jugs come in shades of white and blue, but the Best Water Penguin comes in five different shades, including orange and aubergine, to suit your kitchen. Before making a purchase, think about how much you drink in a day and how many people in your household are going to use the water filter jug. We love the simplicity of the tall 31cm glass carafe, which sits neatly inside a fridge door, or is pretty enough to put directly on the table. The relatively thin glass means it's not ideal for anyone likely to bash it on the fridge door on its way in or out, but as long as it stays intact, it'll look fantastic. The Pitcher Pro is an instant filtration water filter, so it filters as you pour and delivers water that has not been standing in a jug, but is freshly cleaned.

We did find that fitting the filter into the reservoir is a little tricky – we even dropped it twice, losing some of the granules in the process. There was a distinct difference in taste after filtering, with the water sparklingly clear with a soft, rounded taste. We think so for the quality of water and a stylish-looking jug to sit on any kitchen counter or table.

Its eco-credentials are impeccable, thanks to its policy of sourcing as much of its manufacturing, packaging, design and distribution within a 50-mile radius of its office in Glasgow as possible. We especially liked the unique filter indicator – while most are electronic, meaning the batteries will eventually run out, this has an analogue indicator triggered by opening the lid. Also, while some come with accurate indicators telling you when it's time to change your filter, with others it's a bit of a guessing game.

So, no more waiting for the water to make its way through to a jug – just fill it directly from the tap, screw the top back on, and away you go.The 'patented magnesium technology' of Best Water's filters claims to enrich tap water with minerals, remove lead and copper, and give water an almost neutral pH – water tasted noticeably smoother after use. In these eco-conscious times, many of us who aren't keen on tap water – especially in hard water areas – are making the shift from bottled to filtered water at home. The filter is refillable, and two types of filter are available, for either clean water or alkaline.